Agenda
08:30 – 09:00
Registration, Coffee and Networking
Enjoy the views from the Arnon, Tadmor-Levy state of the art conference center on the 41st floor of the Square Azrieli Tower
09:00 – 09:15
Welcome to the 13th Annual Axis Tel Aviv!
Opening Remarks by Ed Frank, CEO @Axis Innovation
Welcome by Kobi Ben Chitrit, Managing Partner @Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
09:15 - 10:25
Axis Exchange 1: Combating Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
Startup Pitches
Moderator: Matt Kittay, Partner @Fox Rotschild
Panelists:
Assaf Hazan, CTO @Kaspersky Israel
Annie Degani, Global Security Ventures & Strategic Partnerships @Mastercard
Lior Swissa, New Technology Scouting @BMW
Ophir Oren, Head of Cyber and AI Security Innovation @Bayer
10:25 - 10:40
Investor Network
Roundtable Discussion: Scaling in the U.S.: Building a Strategic Investor Network
Moderator: Michael Wegh, Partner @Roth&Co
Panelists:
Gal Gitter, Partner @Alpha Partners
Nicole Priel, Managing Partner @Mustang Capital
Zack Fagan, Partner @Earth and Beyond Ventures
10:40 - 11:00
Networking Coffee Break
Where connections are made, partnerships are built, and your next deal, pilot, or investment begins
11:00 - 12:30
Axis Exchange 2: Sustainability in Motion
Startup Pitches
Moderator: Adrian Daniels, Partner @Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Panelists:
Adi Vagman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner @E44 Ventures
Idan Blumberg, Business Development & Innovation @Murata
Ben Reuveni, Head of Strategic Investments @Honda
Sarit Soccary, Investor and former Managing Partner @DK Innovations
Stefan Lutz, CEO Technology Office @BMW
12:30 - 12:40
Luxembourg - Your Launchpad to Europe
Speaker: Oder Adler, Trade & Investment Advisor @Luxembourg Trade & Investment Office
12:40 - 13:30
Lunch & Networking
Enjoy the delicious spread generously hosted by our sponsors
13:30 - 14:30
Axis Exchange 3: The Next Phase of AI
Startup Pitches
Moderator: Ed Frank, CEO @Axis Innovation
Panelists:
Rinat Yogev, Partner @GM Ventures
Natalie Mano, General Manager @Pepsico Labs
Maayan Shahar, Managing Director @UST Spark
Patricia Lahy Engel, Head of Intuit for Startups @Intuit
14:30 - 16:30
Startup World Cup - Israel Final Judging
Moderator: Talia Reynolds, Business Development @Axis Innovation
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Judges:
Zeev Bikowsky, Area Manager @Gartner
Michael Sweet, Partner @Fox Rothschild
Michael Wegh, Partner @Roth&Co
Maya Lipkin, Open Innovation Manager @Samsung
Lital Kiperman Vaknin, Head of Innovation @Peres Center
Meir Dardashti, Partner @Maniv
Simon Weintraub, Partner @Arnon, Tadmor-Levy
Ed Frank, CEO @Axis Innovation
Hemdat Sagi, Managing Director @Konnect-Volkswagen
16:30 - 16:45
Wrap up of Axis Tel Aviv 2026
Closing Remarks by Ed Frank, CEO @Axis Innovation
17:00
VIP Reception
Invitation-only happy hour for speakers, sponsors, and startups
Industry 4.0
The way we manufacture, operate, and optimize industries is evolving. Israeli startups lead this shift, leveraging IoT, AI, robotics, and 3D printing to enhance efficiency and sustainability. As machines, data, and people connect, industries face challenges in security, workforce adaptation, and supply chain resilience. At Axis Tel Aviv 2025, we’ll showcase real-world examples of how Israeli innovation drives the future of intelligent, self-optimizing systems.